The Bilstein 4600 Series 24-302074 is a front shock built on the B6 4600 platform for stock-height Ram 2500 4WD trucks. It uses a monotube gas design with a 46mm piston and a velocity-sensitive digressive valve that responds to changing road surfaces. Specific tuning for stock height vehicles and use of OEM springs and mounting hardware means it drops into the factory setup without a lift or spring change.
Compared with a generic replacement, the appeal is valving calibrated to this truck's weight and a single-tube layout that resists fade on towing and rough trails. Owners on user forums of Ram 2500s report a noticeably more controlled front end after switching from factory shocks. Some owners on user forums do find the ride firmer on pavement, so buyers who prioritize plush comfort should weigh that tradeoff. Expect the ride to feel more composed on rough gravel and when hauling loads, not softer.
Installation is a bolt-on job with no drilling or welding, and the manufacturer's procedure runs in a fixed order: remove the old unit, seat the boot adapter, assemble the lower hardware on the stem, then set the upper bushing, washer and nut. If a chassis hoist has been used, be sure to lower the vehicle such that its full weight is on the suspension prior to fully tightening the fasteners. Searches for Ram 2500 4WD front shock replacement, 46mm monotube stock height, and B6 4600 24-302074 should lead buyers to this exact fitment.
No. The manufacturer designs the B6 4600 line as a direct-fit upgrade for stock-height trucks and specifies that it uses the factory springs and mounting hardware.
Details vary across sources. Some list 2019 to 2021 and others list 2019 through 2025 or 2026. Confirm the year, cab and trim with the manufacturer before ordering.
This is a moderate-difficulty bolt-in swap that needs a lift or jack stands, a socket set, a torque wrench and penetrating oil. The manufacturer recommends removing the fender well liner to simplify access. Owners on user forums report that the factory upper nut often seizes, so soak it early and hold the stem with an Allen key in the top of the shaft while turning the nut. Torque all fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer's service manual values, since the manufacturer defers torque specs to that manual. Afterward, have caster, camber, and headlight aim checked, as the manufacturer advises after any shock change.
